1 Angel - Richard III class 2b

€300,991.00
IssuerEngland
Year1483-1485
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Angel (⅓)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight5.02 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2151, North#1676
Obverse descriptionNimbate figure of St. Michael the Archangel with one foot on the dragon (Satan), spearing with cross-tipped staff.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRICARD` x DI` x GRA` x REX AnGL x Z FRAnC x
(Translation: Richard by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionCross-topped royal shield over ship, R (rose) to either side above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPER | CRVCE x TVA x SALVA x nOS x XPC` REDEmP
(Translation: By Thy cross save us O Christ our Redeemer)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1483-1485)  - London mint -
Catalog ID1931305450
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